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How to Sell Sterling Flatware
MARCH, 2023 SELL STERLING SILVER SELLING VALUABLES COMMENTS: 0 This article will explain the best way to sell your sterling silver flatware. While it is easy to find information on the internet, it can still be confusing to figure out just what to do if you have...
Famous Government Mints: The U.S. Mint
Earlier this month we posted an article that provides an overview of government mints around the world, including their history, main functions, and the gold coins, silver coins and bullion they produce. As an extension of this article, we will be taking a more...
Government Mints Around the World that Produce Coins and Bullion
For as long as humans have existed in this world in some form of organized society, there has been some type of currency that has allowed financial transactions to take place. Societies need an economic system to function properly and no economy works without a form...
Guide to Investing in Silver and Gold Metal Bullion
There was a time in our history when every cent of American currency in circulation was backed by gold and silver. In the days of the gold standard, one U.S. dollar could be converted into 1.5 grams of gold. The gold standard was suspended temporarily in 1933 at the...
How to Store and Care for Your Coin Collection
Since ancient times, people have enjoyed collecting coins for their value and beauty. Coins are often sought after if they are made from precious metals like gold or silver, if they are rare coins, or if they have some type of historical significance. An experienced...
How and Where to Sell Your Rare Vintage Wine
Wine has long been considered a fine drink for people from all walks of life from the common man to the noble classes. People have been consuming wine since ancient times and it has been an important part of many different cultures. It is no wonder that there are...
Where Can I Sell Valuable Coins?
There are several reasons why someone might start a coin collection. A collector might be interested in numismatics, which is the study of currency, or they may be interested in collecting what are essentially historical artifacts. Many coins are sought after by...
Tips on How and Where to Sell Scrap Gold Jewelry
After years of buying or collecting jewelry, it is inevitable that you will end up with jewelry that is old and broken, or scrap jewelry. Scrap gold jewelry can quickly build up in your jewelry box, taking up space and getting tangled with your good jewelry. If you...
Determine the Value of Your Gold Jewelry and Gold Coins with These Tips
Gold has long been one of the most coveted precious metals on earth. Societies from ancient times through modern day have always put a high value on gold and used the metal for important objects such as currency, jewelry, decorative items, and religious items. In...
Can I Start Coin Collecting on a Budget?
Coin collecting is a very popular hobby that dates as far back as Ancient Rome and truly developed during the Renaissance. In ancient Rome, scholars and state treasuries collected coins, and it has even been said that Roman emperor Augustus would give rare coins as...
Tips for Selling your Sterling Silver Flatware
Silverware sets are one of those things that tend to get passed down for generations within a family. In many instances, families may own silverware and flatware that is over 100 years old. While baby boomers and members of older generations often kept silverware...
Important Tips for Finding a Trusted Coin Dealer
Coin collecting is a popular hobby that people have been doing for hundreds of years, dating back to the Renaissance. Many people are drawn to this hobby mostly to collect coins of significance such as rare coins, gold coins, mint error coins, and coins of historical...
Guide for Selling Your Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds are among the most beautiful and sought after naturally occurring minerals in the world. Diamonds have been valued by humans since ancient times and they have had many uses over the years, with adornment being one of the oldest and most common. The value of...
Your next party theme: All that glitters is … green?
Turn your gold into green—cash, that is! PGS Gold & Coin is a gold exchange company that was started with the goal of providing consumers a trusted, safe and convenient way to sell their unwanted gold, platinum, coins, diamonds, and silver for cash. We maintain a...
Sell Now or Leave To Heirs?
When is the right time to part with valuable collectibles? You have likely heard the phrase “You can’t take it with you,” referring to a 1936 play about enjoying life to its fullest. When it comes to your collections you’ve passionately built over the years, the same...
Why You Should Sell Your Unwanted or Unused Gold Jewelry
Gold is a precious metal that has been valuable to mankind since ancient times. It has been used throughout history as currency, and for making luxury items such as jewelry, statues, and religious relics. Even the U.S. dollar was backed by gold until President Nixon...
PGS Gold & Coin Opens New Store in Schaumburg, IL
PGS Gold & Coin has been one of the most trusted coin dealers and precious metal specialists in the Chicago suburbs since we started, and we have just opened a new location in Schaumburg, IL to reach more people in Chicagoland. Those who are looking to buy or...
Sell Your Gold As The Gold Price Continues To Climb
Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum have always been viewed as sound investments because they tend to either sustain or increase their value. Historically, there has been an inverse relationship between the price of precious metals and the value of the...
5 Tips For Keeping Your Jewelry Sparkling
5 Tips For Keeping Your Jewelry Sparkling Your fine jewelry pieces are more than just a status symbol, as certain pieces, like engagement and wedding rings and family heirloom, have a sentimental value that is beyond priceless to both women and men. Tasteful pieces of...
What Should I Do With My Coins/Collectibles For Estates
One of the questions that we get asked routinely is “What should I do with my coins, and other collectibles when it comes to my estate? Should I sell them, or leave them to my heirs? Can you help me decide my best course of action?” We thought we would take this blog...
Lincoln Pennies: A Great Addition to Your Coin Collection
Over Labor Day weekend we had the pleasure of spending some time in Springfield, IL and taking in a few of the Abraham Lincoln Sites. One thing is certain; there is an awful lot of Lincoln memorabilia that is available to collect! However if space is at a premium for...
How to Prepare Your Coins for a Coin Appraisal
Coin appraisals can be quite valuable, especially if you have recently inherited a coin collection, or are simply in need of some accurate information on the value of the coins you own. In this blog post we wanted to share a few tips on how to get your coins appraised...
How to Organize and Inventory Your Coin Collection
Having to organize and inventory your coin collection may be something you never thought you would have to do…..especially if you never set out to collect coins as a hobby. For many folks, once the coin collecting bug bites them, they set down a path of collecting,...
5 Great Reasons NOT to Clean Old Coins
Should you ever clean old coins? We share 5 reasons why we don't think so. “I have some old coins that I want to clean before I bring them into your shop…..can you recommend what products I should use to clean them with?” This is a question we routinely get asked;...
The Ten Most Valuable Coins in the United States
When folks come into PGS Gold & Coin to sell their coins, the number one thing they want to know of course is how valuable are their coins. The next thing they want to know is what are the most valuable coins in the United States. We thought we would share that...
Father’s Day Coin Buying Tips
Coin buying doesn't have to be stressful when it comes to buying a special gift for Dad! Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if your dad is a coin collector, then this time of the year can either be an easy time to purchase a gift for dad, or a challenging...
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